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If you discover a fire

Direct people away from the fire area and close the door to the room or area.

Pull the fire alarm and, from a safe location, dial 911 (or 9-911 if off campus) and talk to the dispatcher.

Notify the occupants on your floor area and vacate the floor using the stairway. Do not use elevators.

If possible, as you leave the floor, inform the floor team coordinator of any details concerning the fire. If the floor team coordinator is not available, notify the occupant emergency coordinator outside of the building or area. He or she will provide information to the first responders.

At the sound of a fire alarm

Proceed into the nearest safe stairwell or exit the building to the recommended assembly area. If available, follow the instructions of the Emergency Response Team or automated alert system.

Walk, do not run! Shut all doors behind you and proceed along corridors and in stairwells in a quiet, orderly manner. Do not push or jostle.

If you encounter heavy smoke, keep low or crawl. Use the wall to guide you to the nearest exit.